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King Kong vs. Godzilla

NR19621h 37mIshirō Honda
IMDb 6.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 52%

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"Will you win, Godzilla? Will you win, Kong? The battle of the century!"

The advertising director of Pacific Pharmaceuticals, frustrated with the low ratings of their sponsored TV program, seeks a more sensationalist approach. He orders his staff to Faro Island to capture King Kong for exploitation. As Godzilla re-emerges, a media frenzy generates with Pacific looking to capitalize off of the ultimate battle.

Science FictionFantasyAction
IslandJapanHelicopterOctopusMutantGiant MonsterGiant LizardSequelJungleTokyo, Japan

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Frequently asked questions

What is King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962) about?

The advertising director of Pacific Pharmaceuticals, frustrated with the low ratings of their sponsored TV program, seeks a more sensationalist approach. He orders his staff to Faro Island to capture King Kong for exploitation. As Godzilla re-emerges, a media frenzy generates with Pacific looking to capitalize off of the ultimate battle.

Who stars in King Kong vs. Godzilla?

King Kong vs. Godzilla stars Tadao Takashima (Osamu Sakurai), Kenji Sahara (Kazuo Fujita), Yū Fujiki (Kinzaburo Furue), Ichirō Arishima (Director Tako), Jun Tazaki (General of the JSDF Eastern Army). The film was directed by Ishirō Honda.

How long is King Kong vs. Godzilla?

King Kong vs. Godzilla has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1962. It is rated NR.

Is King Kong vs. Godzilla worth watching?

King Kong vs. Godzilla holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 52. Fans of Science Fiction, Fantasy, Action are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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